Spotify: News
Spotify is a digital music service through which one can listen to songs and podcasts for free. Headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, it was founded in 2006, but launched two years later. Currently one can access some over 50 million tracks on this international media services provider. To note, Spotify is a freemium service, which means basic features that come with automatic music videos or ads will not cost one anything. Meanwhile, one can get additional ones - offline listening and commercial-free listening – via paid subscriptions. It can be played on most devices, like Windows, macOS, and Linux computers, and iOS, and Android smartphones and tablets. Established by Daniel Ek and Martin Lorentzon, Spotify currently has 286 million subscribers, with 13 million paying for it.
Spotify's 'SongDNA' feature will reveal creators behind your favorite tracks
Spotify is working on a new feature called "SongDNA," which would allow users to discover music through its credits.
Spotify's video podcasts are coming to Netflix next year
Spotify has announced a strategic partnership with Netflix, bringing select video podcasts to the popular streaming platform.
Spotify announced a major upgrade for parents: What is it?
Spotify has launched a new feature, managed accounts, for its Premium Family subscribers.
Why indie musicians are pulling their songs from Spotify
A growing number of indie musicians are ditching Spotify, a popular music streaming service.
Spotify users can now use ChatGPT as their personal DJ
OpenAI's ChatGPT has integrated with Spotify, allowing users to request songs, artists, playlists, or podcast recommendations directly within their conversations.
Did Taylor Swift reject Super Bowl performance for fiancé Travis?
In a recent appearance on The Tonight Show, pop superstar Taylor Swift (35) debunked rumors about her declining the Super Bowl halftime show.
OpenAI now lets you chat with third-party apps within ChatGPT
At the recently concluded DevDay event, OpenAI has announced a new feature that lets users interact with third-party apps directly within ChatGPT.
Taylor Swift's 'Life of a Showgirl' breaks major Spotify records
Taylor Swift's latest album, The Life of a Showgirl, has broken several major records on Spotify within 24 hours of its release.
Taylor Swift's new album breaks Spotify; app crashes for users
Taylor Swift's latest album, The Life of a Showgirl, was released at midnight on Friday (US time).
Taylor Swift's 12th album, 'Life of a Showgirl' out now!
Taylor Swift has released her 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl.
Taylor's 'Life of a Showgirl' drops tomorrow: Streaming details inside
Taylor Swift is set to release her 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl, on Friday, October 3, 2025.
Universal, Warner nearing AI licensing deals for their music content
Universal Music and Warner Music are on the verge of finalizing landmark AI licensing agreements.
Spotify CEO is stepping down to focus on long-term growth
Daniel Ek, the co-founder and CEO of Spotify, has announced his decision to step down from his role. The transition will take effect on January 1, 2026.
YouTube is testing AI hosts to provide commentary on music
YouTube Music is testing a new feature that introduces AI hosts to provide relevant stories, fan trivia, and commentary about the music you're listening to.
Spotify rejoins this popular DJ app after 5 years
After a five-year hiatus, Spotify has rejoined forces with Algoriddim's popular DJ app, djay.
Spotify now lets free users pick and play any song
Spotify has announced a major update for its free users, allowing them to search and play any song of their choice.
You can now listen to lossless music on Spotify
Spotify has finally launched support for high-quality, lossless music streaming.
'Saiyaara' gets an extended album with 2 new songs
The blockbuster film Saiyaara, starring Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, has broken several records at the box office.
Amazon Music now creates personalized playlists for you every Monday
Amazon Music has launched a new feature, "Weekly Vibe," to enhance user experience.
When is Karan Aujla debuting on Jimmy Fallon's 'Tonight Show'?
Punjabi singer-songwriter Karan Aujla will be making his debut on American television on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon next week.
Lady Gaga's song for Netflix's 'Wednesday' out now
Grammy-winning superstar Lady Gaga has released her new single The Dead Dance, which is part of the Netflix series Wednesday's second season.
Taylor's 'Life of a Showgirl' has already broken Spotify record
Taylor Swift's upcoming album, The Life of a Showgirl, has already made history on Spotify.
You can now chat with your friends on Spotify
Spotify has announced the launch of a direct messaging feature, allowing users to share music, podcast, and audiobook recommendations with others within the app.
How a fake AI album ended up on Spotify officially
Award-winning Sheffield-based singer Emily Portman has revealed that an AI-generated album was released under her name without her knowledge.
Spotify to raise subscription prices as it adds new features
Spotify, the popular music streaming service, is planning to increase its subscription prices.
YouTube Music celebrates 10th anniversary with new features: What's new?
YouTube Music is celebrating its 10th anniversary by introducing a host of new features.
Spotify: You can now add your own transitions to playlists
Spotify is rolling out a new feature that gives its users the ability to create more personalized and professional playlists.
'Saiyaara's 'Dhun' enters Spotify's Global Top 100
The song Dhun from the 2025 film Saiyaara has entered Spotify's Global Top 100 chart at #97.
Spotify Premium becomes costlier in India: Check new rates
Spotify has raised the prices of its premium subscription plans in India by 17-28%.
Katy finds new fanboy in Justin Trudeau at Montreal concert
Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was spotted at Katy Perry's Lifetimes Tour concert in Montreal, Canada, on Wednesday.
Spotify reports $99M loss in Q2 despite strong user growth
Spotify, the leading audio streaming platform, has reported a net loss of €86 million ($99.5 million) in the second quarter of 2025.
Amazon launches new Echo Show 5 in India at ₹11,000
Amazon has launched the third-generation Echo Show 5 in India. The smart display comes with a sleek design and improved audio quality.
'Saiyaara' title track copied One Direction song? Tanishk Bagchi reacts
Tanishk Bagchi, the music director behind the title track of Saiyaara, has denied allegations that his composition is similar to One Direction's Night Changes and Jubin Nautiyal's Humnava Mere.
Can 'Saiyaara' title track top Spotify's Global 50 chart?
The title track of the Bollywood film Saiyaara has made history by becoming the first Indian song to top Spotify's Global Viral 50 chart.
You can't control YouTube Music playback from Google Maps anymore
Google Maps is missing the media playback controls for YouTube Music and Spotify on Android devices.
Tata Neu is offering cardholders free access to Spotify Premium
In a major move, Tata Digital has partnered with Spotify to offer four months of free Spotify Premium to holders of the Tata Neu HDFC Bank Credit Card.
This AI-generated rock band fooled 1M Spotify fans
The Velvet Sundown, a new rock band that recently topped Spotify charts, has revealed that it is entirely artificial intelligence (AI)-generated.
You may soon see live concerts, award shows on Netflix
Netflix is said to be in talks with Spotify for potential collaborations on live TV events, including music award shows and concert series.
You can now personalize genre of Spotify's 'Discover Weekly' playlist
Spotify is introducing new personalization features for its popular 'Discover Weekly' playlist.
Spotify app code suggests lossless audio is coming soon
Spotify is rumored to be working on a long-awaited "lossless" audio feature, as hinted by recent code references in its app.
TikTok's latest platform helps artists better connect with their fans
TikTok has officially launched "TikTok for Artists," a music insights platform aimed at helping artists build their careers.
Spotify goes down: Thousands worldwide face problems accessing website, app
Spotify, one of the world's leading music streaming platforms, is grappling with major server issues.
Microsoft's upcoming feature lets your PC and phone talk seamlessly
Microsoft is working on a new feature, dubbed "Cross Device Resume," for Windows 11. The feature resembles Apple's Handoff function in macOS.
Forget Siri! Spotify's DJ can now play your song requests
Spotify's AI-driven DJ feature has got an upgrade, enabling Premium subscribers to make voice requests for music.
Ye finally drops 2022 album 'Donda 2' on streaming platforms
Popular rapper Kanye West, now known as Ye, has surprised fans by dropping his long-awaited album Donda 2 on some streaming platforms.